A large cream Jo Malone scented candle with a shiny silver lid rests on a black display pedestal. — illustrating “Jo Malone London” on Florence and Mary
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Jo Malone London

Once again I must apologise for my absence in these here parts which I still blame on my bedroom redecoration, again why does everything take longer than you think? As I spent the …

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Blonde woman with arm tattoos lies on a white bed before colorful paintings on the wall. — illustrating “The Bedroom Redesign | Work in Progress” on Florence and Mary
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The Bedroom Redesign | Work in Progress

This is just a quick post to say blogging this week may be a little sporadic as real life gets in the way. It's nearing midnight as I draft this post and I'm still in the midst of …

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A man in a blue shirt stands at an entrance decorated with red commemorative fans, cherry blossoms, and parasols. — illustrating “London Burger War // Shake Shack Vs Five Guys” on Florence and Mary
Lifestyle

London Burger War // Shake Shack Vs Five Guys

Five Guys, 1-3 Long Acre, London WC2E 9LH Last Summer following on from Patty Bun (read about my visit here) and Meat Liquor burger invasion came two all the way from the US. Yes S…

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A black electric motor with a silver shaft and multicolored wire bundles rests on an olive green surface. — illustrating “Bourjois Bronzing Primer Review” on Florence and Mary
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Bourjois Bronzing Primer Review

Bourjois Bronzing Primer link I've had Bourjois Bronzing Primer sitting in my make up draws for months, originally purchased as a practice run for it's bigger sister the Chanel de …

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Woman in white lab coat and gloves works in a lab glowing with vibrant purple ultraviolet light. — illustrating “Product Fail | imPRESS Nails” on Florence and Mary
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Product Fail | imPRESS Nails

imPRESS nails link Last year I had my acrylic nails removed and whilst I'm quite happy with their appearance on a daily basis sometimes there are events, such as Ben's party I talk…

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Mixed-media wall collage with typed poetry, colorful painted sections, and repeated small profile sketches. — illustrating “The Scent of a Man” on Florence and Mary
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The Scent of a Man

Radox Muscle Therapy Bath Soak* link Bath & Body Works Mahogany Teakwood link If you're a single girl like myself and with Valentine's Day on the horizon you may have to find alter…

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Macro profile of a reddish-brown insect with iridescent wings and cream spots on black background. — illustrating “Repurchased | January 2014” on Florence and Mary
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Repurchased | January 2014

Sure Maximum Protection link Batiste Dry Shampoo link As well as all the new purchases I made in January which you'll see popping up on the blog in the form of reviews I thought it…

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Sleek grey luxury SUV in a dark industrial garage with blue-lit bays and red brake calipers. — illustrating “The Comforter Bubble Bar from Lush” on Florence and Mary
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The Comforter Bubble Bar from Lush

The Comforter Bar £4.50 from Lush link To say I'm pleased to see the behind of January would be an understatement but having The Comforter Bar in my possession for bath time did he…

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Ornate dark wood four-poster bed with floral curtains beside striped chaise under colorful chandelier. — illustrating “The Bedroom Redesign | In with the new” on Florence and Mary
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The Bedroom Redesign | In with the new

As I discussed in last Sunday's post here I am in the midst of redecorating my bedroom and have sold the contents of my bedroom, yes I'm currently sleeping on a mattress with a box…

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A sepia historical photo shows a child in traditional Siamese dress grooming before an ornately carved mirror. — illustrating “Beauty Wish List February 2014” on Florence and Mary
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Beauty Wish List February 2014

Valentines Day and Spring/Summer 2014 beauty releases are coming thick which is all a little much for the obsessed such as myself and my bank manager is on red alert. Here's my lis…

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